Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Wisteria Rosea is a hardy Japanese Wisteria that will create a beautiful focal point with lightly scented, pendulous racemes of long flowers that can grow anywhere between 50cm and 1m. The Rosea is also sometimes known as the Wisteria Honbeni. Rosea bears a riotous mass of soft pink flowers tinged with lavender in early spring and produces spectacular autumn foliage colour. This hardy wisteria is a fast grower so it’s ideal for covering pergolas or arbours and providing much-needed shade over the summer months. 

Soil: Moist and well-drained soil. This species will also tolerate clay and sandy soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost hardy and wind-tolerant.
Size: Height 6-7m x width 6-7m

Wisteria Violacea Plena is a hardy, fast-growing Japanese climber that will create a beautiful focal point with stunning pendulous racemes of long flowers that can grow up to 1m long. Violacea Plena bears masses of semi-double mauve flowers with a light fragrance in early spring and spectacular autumn foliage colour. It will need strong support and is perfect for growing over a pergola or arch, on walls or fences or along a verandah. 

Soil: Moist and well-drained soil. This species will also tolerate clay and sandy soils.
Conditions: Full sun or partial shade. Moderately frost and salt tolerant.
Size: Height 9m x width 6m

Prunus 'Alba' is a stunning grafted weeping cherry that brings timeless elegance to any garden. Its gracefully cascading branches are smothered in clusters of pure white blossoms in early spring, creating a breathtaking display before the fresh foliage emerges. Throughout summer, the large, serrated leaves provide a canopy of rich green before transforming into brilliant shades of golden yellow and orange in autumn. Compact and highly ornamental, Prunus 'Alba' makes a spectacular feature tree for small gardens, courtyards, Japanese-inspired landscapes, or avenue plantings, where its graceful form can be admired all year round.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to semi-shade. Adaptable to a wide range of conditions including heat, frost, and moderate drought.
Size: 3-5m x width 3-5m

Prunus cerasifera Nigra, or Purple-Leaf Plum, is perfect for adding striking colour contrast and seasonal interest in mixed plantings. Its deep purple to burgundy foliage provides a beautiful backdrop throughout the growing season, while fragrant pink or white blossoms in early spring create an elegant floral display. This tree with its graceful, rounded canopy makes an ideal feature tree for gardens, landscapes, streetscapes, and small yards. Its upright, well-structured form offers strong architectural appeal, and its manageable size suits urban environments. Low-maintenance and adaptable, it requires only minimal pruning to maintain shape.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. It prefers consistent moisture but is drought-tolerant once established. Frost tolerant
Size: Height 4-8m x width 3-6m

Bring instant tropical luxury to your garden with Plumeria rubra Red. This stunning small deciduous tree has an upright, elegant habit and produces glorious clusters of deep red-pink blooms. Their rich, velvety tones create a striking contrast against the lush green foliage, making it a true statement plant. The intoxicating fragrance of the flowers enhances any outdoor space, whether grown as a specimen tree in the garden or displayed in large decorative pots on balconies, patios, and courtyards.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and coastal tolerant. It does require shelter from frost and cold winds.
Size: Height 4-6m x width 4-6m